Maricopa County Assessor Eddie Cook poses for a photo in 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. I've never messed up an election so badly that it led to voters being disenfranchised. My opponent has. He started his AM radio political talk show in 2003 called "Crosswords with Van." My sister and her family live in Tucson. Part of Gunnigle's campaign is to redistribute resources away from non-violent crimes to address underserved victims such as women, seniors, undocumented immigrants and BIPOC residents. What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions? I've never ignored a legitimate public records request for over a year. If elected, Cook is committed to improving the way the County Assessor's Office runs to be more efficient, according to his campaign. Get more Tweets that make Twitter worthwhile! The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Adel in 2019 to replace Bill Montgomery, following Montgomery's appointment to the Arizona Supreme Court. Incumbent Maricopa County Recorder Fontes was first elected in 2016 and has advocated for simplifying the voting process. Candidates. PROBLEM: The Recorder's Office has been unfairly partisan (e.g. My opponent has repeatedly. I've never been mocked by liberal Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts as "Mr. AZ International Auto Show & New Car Buyer's Guide 2020 Model Year, Richer has said he is running to take the controversy, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. • I've also consistently given to various communities. Here are the candidates running for offices in Maricopa County, presiding over all four ASU campuses. List of 2020 Write-In Candidates. Who is running for Maricopa County treasurer? Fugitive Apprehension Tactical Enforcement Unit, Information Technology Authorization Committee, Witnesses to history: Students share their post-election stress, Students left feeling stressed out by the 2020 election, Students turn out to vote, contribute to Arizona's swing blue, Five conversation starters to help you avoid Thanksgiving drama, Devils Prospects: Beach volleyball recruit uses faith to give to community, Previewing ASU men's basketball's season-opening opponent Rhode Island, New public art installation blends technology, light and design, Tempe officials say city is within goal range for water use but could do better, Students adjust travel plans, reflect on decisions to move to Tempe, ASU community passes 3,000 cumulative COVID-19 cases since Aug. 1, Biodesign Institute wins statewide innovation award for COVID-19 tests, Epidemiology, economy professors fear both lockdowns and COVID-19 spread. OUR SOLUTION: We will let the County Attorney's Office do its job and act as our attorney instead of making our own, unsubstantiated legal decisions. According to his government website, Penzone has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement and public safety. Here are the races and the candidates running for those spots. Two Republicans are looking to unseat Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes this election cycle. Sheridan has tried to distance himself from his former boss, who he defeated in the primary election, saying in a recent debate, "I am not Joe Arpaio, I am Jerry Sheridan. Subscribe to azcentral.com today. EVERY Maricopa County resident will be treated excellently by my office. He also holds a master's degree in organizational management and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He said on the website that his continued goal is to "make sure that every Maricopa County citizen who is eligible to vote is able to vote, whether at their kitchen table completing their early ballot or at the booth on election day, and that all of their ballots are counted.". Age: 35Party affiliation: Republican PartyFamily: Wife is also an attorney. On his campaign website, Richer said he believes the problems and concerns about Fontes and his favoritism toward his own party still exist. In regards to criminal justice reform, Adel's campaign mentions increased funding and resources to address addiction and mental illness. Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone at the 2017 National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Annual Conference at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona on Monday, July 10, 2017. PROBLEM: The Recorder's Office hasn't followed the law. Gunnigle was born and raised in Maricopa County. He's since retired. Jeanne Casteen is an ASU alumna with a bachelor's degree in human communication and history. As sheriff, Penzone has created an internal auditing system to investigate crimes against children, and the Fugitive Apprehension Tactical Enforcement Unit to work with the FBI to find fugitives, according to his campaign website. Van Steenwyk has also served as a delegate at state Republican conventions. He said he decided to run for office after helping many others get elected and watching them not keep their pledges to voters. Rep. John Allen, a candidate for Maricopa County treasurer, poses for a government portrait. Maricopa County Treasurer candidate Daniel Toporek poses for a photo in September, 2019 near the Scottsdale Civic Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Performance & security by Cloudflare, Please complete the security check to access. Fontes has asserted that all of his policies aim to enhance voter access — regardless of a voter's political affiliation. He previously worked in business management and public policy, including for think tanks like American Enterprise Institute and the Cato Institute. If you are on a personal connection, like at home, you can run an anti-virus scan on your device to make sure it is not infected with malware. Fontes, who is a Democrat, has become a punching bag for Republicans who have questioned whether his election policies have disproportionately favored Democrat candidates. The Arizona Republic: "Maricopa County elections boss tells voter criticizing mail-in ballot to 'go F- yourself'". He won on a promise to restore voter trust after a botched 2016 presidential preference election in which voters had to wait hours to vote at their polling places. My heart goes out the many, many individuals who have been adversely affected by coronavirus. Visit our online database showing candidates who have filed a Statement of Interest with the Office of Maricopa County School Superintendent in accordance with ARS. Former Maricopa County Chief Deputy Sheridan is the Republican nominee for Maricopa County sheriff. Van Steenwyk said on his website that the county's voting system "is not trusted and must be updated and run like a business rather than a political football.". ballot curing and emergency voting centers). Adel's campaign website lists community education and resources as a priority in regards to addressing and reducing domestic violence, child abuse and human trafficking. The county attorney acts as the chief county prosecutor and provides legal counsel to county officials. ON THE BALLOT: Who is running for Maricopa County treasurer? He won’t let that stop him because he knows that standing up for voting rights … Any decisions we make that deal with legally sensitive areas will be accompanied by a legal memorandum explaining our legal authority for our actions. Maricopa County Recorder County RecorderThe Arizona State Constitution, under Article 12, Section 3, provides for each county a number of elected officials, among them a County Recorder. Gunnigle also believes in addressing systemic racism in the justice system by eliminating policies such as prosecution for low-level drug offenses and zero-tolerance policies, which disproportionately impact BIPOC communities. What steps should state government take to bolster economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic for local businesses? Fontes is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served on active duty from 1992 to 1996. Phoenix resident Stephen Richer is running for Maricopa County Recorder. OUR SOLUTION: Instead of hiring political hacks, our top spots will go to experienced business, elections, and management professionals. Completing the CAPTCHA proves you are a human and gives you temporary access to the web property. According to his campaign website, he served as a precinct and state committeeman in Legislative Distirct 22. Nominate Your Favorite, Phoenix Residents Receive Award For Saving Kids From Fire, Safeway, Fry's: Thanksgiving 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Phoenix, Arizona Nearing ICU Capacity, Reports That Some Hospitals Have None Left, Read The Latest Hance Park Newsletter In Phoenix. Our reporters stay on top of it all. In 2013, a federal judge found Arpaio to be in contempt of court after defying a court order aimed at stopping the sheriff's office from racial profiling. Penzone has also helped create several advisory boards, according to his campaign website, including a Hispanic Advisory Board, African American Advisory Board and LGBTQ Advisory Board, aimed at improving relationships with the Maricopa County community. The Maricopa County Recorder has been lacking accountability for too long. He has focused on the voters’ experience, accountability, and security. Follow her on Twitter @JenAFifield. Doug Ducey: ‘Joe Biden did win Arizona’, Dems own top of ballot, but faded rest of the way, New election conspiracy centers on email from an election official reminding workers of a new policy, Loss of moderate GOP lawmakers in Senate no boon for Democrats, Ducey says he ‘will accept the results’ in presidential race — but only when lawsuits are over, ‘I gave it my all’: Sen. Martha McSally says goodbye to the Senate in final floor speech, Group chants ‘we are watching you’ outside Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs’ home.